Travis Value

8500 Emerald Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78759

3 bathrooms, 2,591 sqft, built 1969 Appraised at $1,182,553 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000497123

Appraised value
$1,182,553
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Market value
$1,185,297
Living area
2,591 sqft
$456 per sqft
Year built
1969
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78759, TCAD Appraisal Area X1009, and Northwest Hills assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 10.0% from $1,075,048 in 2025 to $1,182,553 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $456 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Market/appraised spreadThe county market value is $2,744 above the appraised value used on this page.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for ZIP 78759.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 426 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $423 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about +6.9% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 8700 Point West Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,575 sqft | $397/sqft | built 1967 | Similar size (2,575 vs 2,591 sqft); Similar age (1967 vs 1969); Similar lot size (12,288 vs 12,375 sqft)
    $1,021,997
  • 8619 Honeysuckle Trl, Austin, TX 78759
    2,558 sqft | $497/sqft | built 1965 | Similar size (2,558 vs 2,591 sqft); Similar age (1965 vs 1969); Similar lot size (12,693 vs 12,375 sqft)
    $1,270,711
  • 8400 Emerald Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,606 sqft | $409/sqft | built 1970 | Similar size (2,606 vs 2,591 sqft); Similar age (1970 vs 1969); Similar lot size (12,950 vs 12,375 sqft)
    $1,064,638
  • 8705 Ridgehill Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,680 sqft | $411/sqft | built 1968 | Similar size (2,680 vs 2,591 sqft); Similar age (1968 vs 1969); Similar lot size (12,301 vs 12,375 sqft)
    $1,101,403
  • 8719 Tallwood Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    2,672 sqft | $499/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (2,672 vs 2,591 sqft); Built same year (1969); Similar lot size (13,146 vs 12,375 sqft)
    $1,334,469

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 8900 Point West Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    September-23-2026 | 2,476 sqft | $424/sqft | built 1969 | Similar size (2,476 sqft); Similar age (1969); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,049,900
  • 7407 Attar Cv, Austin, TX 78759
    September-28-2026 | 2,465 sqft | $294/sqft | built 1977 | Similar size (2,465 sqft); Moderate age difference (8 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $725,000
  • 11804 Buckingham Rd, Austin, TX 78759
    September-16-2026 | 2,617 sqft | $344/sqft | built 1975 | Similar size (2,617 sqft); Moderate age difference (6 years newer); Sold after the valuation date
    $899,900
  • 8312 Adirondack Trl, Austin, TX 78759
    August-21-2026 | 2,743 sqft | $419/sqft | built 1980 | 6% size difference (2,743 sqft); Sold after the valuation date
    $1,149,000
  • 8711 Mountain Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78759
    August-21-2026 | 2,381 sqft | $304/sqft | built 1971 | 8% size difference (2,381 sqft); Similar age (1971); Sold after the valuation date
    $724,988

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.